The correct way to use moxibustion is to apply some stimulating medicines such as epimedium, fine pungent, garlic, etc. to the acupoints or localized areas, cover them with greaseproof paper, fix them with adhesive tape and apply them for a certain period of time.
Tianmoxibustion is a kind of moxibustion method that uses drugs that are irritating to the skin to be applied to the acupuncture points or localized moxibustion. After moxibustion, the local skin shows redness, congestion and even blisters like moxibustion sores. According to the different drugs are divided into many kinds.
Garlic mud moxibustion: the purple garlic mashed as mud, take 3 to 5 grams of paste in the acupoints, moxibustion 1 to 3 hours, to the local skin itchy red or blisters to the degree. It is suitable for the treatment of hemoptysis and epistaxis; and for the treatment of breast moth (related to tonsillitis in Western medicine) at Hegu point.
Moxibustion with raw epiphyllum: Grind an appropriate amount of raw epiphyllum into fine powder, mix it with water to make a paste, apply it on the acupoint, and fix it with adhesive tape. Moxibustion on Yongquan acupoint is suitable for the treatment of toothache.
Ginger moxibustion: the right amount of fresh ginger, pounded as mud, applied to the acupuncture points or the affected area, covered with oil paper, fixed with adhesive tape. Applied to the affected area is suitable for the treatment of frostbite.
Xin Xin moxibustion: the appropriate amount of Xin Xin, research for fine powder, with vinegar into a paste, applied to the acupuncture points, covered with oil paper, fixed with adhesive tape. Applied to the Yongquan acupoint or Shenque acupoint, it can be applied to the treatment of pediatric mouth sores.
There are many other types of moxibustion, specific should be applied under the guidance of a physician, do not operate on your own to avoid adverse consequences.